EMI/C Systems Engineer - Level 5
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking an EMI/C Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The engineer will manage the complete electromagnetic interference and compatibility compliance process, from component through system levels, including testing and design, and technical, cost, and schedule performance. The role includes occasional travel to other corporate locations for testing and troubleshooting, participation in design reviews, and off-shift work when necessary. The position is contingent on obtaining and maintaining associated business or customer funding and on obtaining required final clearances and program access within a reasonable period determined by the company. Continued employment is subject to maintaining the clearance and program access required for the position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 or more years of engineering experience; or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 or more years of engineering experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 or more years of engineering experience.
- Technical knowledge of or exposure to product and systems EMI/C test qualification, engineering, evaluation, analysis, and testing.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain at least a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, or equivalent or higher, within a reasonable period determined by the company.
- Ability to maintain the clearance and program access required for the position as a condition of continued employment.
- Self-starter, versatile problem solver, and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work off-shift hours when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in Electromagnetics, RF, or Analog Circuitry.
- Experience with Defense and Aerospace industry practices and programmatic skills supporting BOE, RFP, ROM, CAM, WBS, and Risk Assessments for E3 compliance.
- Hands-on experience performing emissions and immunity testing to applicable specifications.
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461/462/464/704 and commercial standards, including RTCA-DO-160, FCC, EN, and IEC.
- Experience with EMI/C laboratory and RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, signal and pulse generators, network analyzers, and RF generators, monitors, and antennas.
- Experience in electromechanical design and fabrication of EMI/C test aids and other RF electrical tests.
- Experience with EMI/C emissions and susceptibility test software, MATLAB, Mathcad, and related programming languages.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, or equivalent or higher, at application and before the start date.
Responsibilities
- Review and tailor EMI/C test requirements to meet product and system performance requirements for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance.
- Develop and design models for interference coupling mechanisms, shielding integrity, and circuit/cable interface isolation to mitigate and control conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility stimuli.
- Perform EMI/EMC testing, analysis, mitigation, and troubleshooting from component to system levels.
- Design and develop specialized and efficient test apparatus and methodologies for EMI/C and RF electrical testing.
- Develop work instructions for mechanical and electromechanical systems, instruments, and controls.
- Process and analyze EMI/C test data and prepare or generate qualification test procedures and reports.
- Travel occasionally to other corporate locations to assist with testing and troubleshooting.
- Attend design review meetings and work off-shift hours when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules, including a possible 9/80 schedule
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
